ORMOND BEACH
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VOLUME 13, NO. 52
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Horses on the beach — Yay or neigh? County Council directs staff to bring back information on a six-month trial period in Ormond Beach. PAGE 5A
Riverbend faces sex abuse allegations
The future of agriculture Chamber leadership class, FUTURES Foundation donate over $17K to OBMS. PAGE 1B
Church is now under investigation by the Ormond Beach Police Department. PAGE 9A INSIDE NON-DISCLOSURE
Volusia School Board member Donna Brosemer member calls staff NDAs ‘unconstitutional.’ PAGE 3A
GALLERY CLOSES
Ocean Art Gallery leaves Ormond Beach in hopes of returning to Flagler Beach. PAGE 6B
Q+A WITH SARGENT
Ormond Beach City Commissioner Travis Sargent speaks on creating efficiencies in local government. PAGE 4A
TRAINING DEATH
Ormond Beach man training to be a Flagler County firefighter dies after completing a physical test. PAGE 2A
FAKE SITES
Fake Gambaro, Fine websites redirect to Furry’s congressional campaign site PAGE 5A
The FUTURES Foundation and the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class XXI presents a $17,600 donation to Ormond Beach Middle School. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
FAST FOOD
White Castle announces it will construct a new restaurant location on LPGA. PAGE 6B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 12A McMillan....................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports........................PAGE 10B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 8B
Raising funds to feed the need United Way’s 22nd annual Power of the Purse expected to bring in over $50,000.
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Slán, old friend Remembering Chuck Spano, the founder of Ormond’s Celtic Festival.
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Prince of Peace celebrates groundbreaking for new garden honoring the Virgin Mary. Provision Packs Founder Carrie Torres speaks during the 22nd annual Power of the Purse. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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